A sudden explosion has occurred at a well-known iron and steel factory near the port city of Izmir in Turkey. Seventeen people died on the spot and another 12 were injured due to the accident.

Key Points

  • 17 plant workers killed and 12 injured in the accident.
  • The explosion occurred at the Habas Demir Celik steel plant located in Aliaga.
  • The accident happened during maintenance work on an electric arc furnace.

Accident occurred during maintenance work

The accident occurred at the 'Habas Demir Celik' plant located in Aliaga, one of Turkey's leading steel manufacturers. Reports state that the explosion took place while maintenance work was being carried out on an electric arc furnace.

It is reported that all those who were killed and injured in this tragic incident were workers employed at the plant.